Systems SW Engineer

Madrid Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

The Human Interface Devices Software team is responsible for delivering high-quality drivers, frameworks and tools supporting sensing technologies across all Apple products. We have deep experience developing systems software and building stacks that enable the best user-experience for Apple’s premiere input sensors. We work closely with Algorithms, Firmware, Design, and UI teams to ensure sensor and software performance is optimized across all layers of the stack.

Description

We are looking for an engineer to work on drivers, frameworks, and tools for iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and visionOS. In this role, you will maintain existing software and design new software stacks for future products and sensing technologies. Ideally, you have experience dealing with human factors, care deeply about user experience, enjoy supporting technology investigations, and are comfortable jumping between multiple levels of the software stack.

Minimum Qualifications

Deep experience developing system software such as drivers, libraries or firmware.
Strong C/C++ and object-orientated programming skills.
Excellent debugging skills
Experience with profiling code in both kernel and userspace
Self advised, analytical, and work well in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency in English
BS or MS in CS/CE/EE

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with code you’ve never seen before, and understand the pertinent functionality
Comfortable working at both higher and lower levels of software

About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain system software, drivers, and tools for Apple sensing technologies.

Job title

Systems SW Engineer

Experience level

null

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Madrid, on-site work, no remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++object-oriented programmingdebuggingprofilingcommunication

Preferred skills

familiarity with codesoftware levels

Specializations

driversframeworkstoolssystem softwaresensing technologies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Madrid, Spain

On-site City